{"product_id":"2021-alpha-omega-proprietary-red-napa-valley-usa-750ml","title":"2021 Alpha Omega 'Proprietary Red', Napa Valley, USA (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER'S NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdMakerNote\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"description\" class=\"pipProdMakerNote_copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Proprietary Red Napa Valley 2021, a blend of Bordeaux varieties, showcases grapes from various sub-AVAs, yielding a wine with old-world charm, complexity, and excellent aging potential. It features a rich, structured palate with flavors of cherry, truffle, anise, and tobacco, and an aromatic profile of plum, and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"pipProdProReviews\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis massive wine is as intense in black fruits and dark chocolate as it is in tannins and body. Built for mid- to long-term aging, it boasts heady aromas of dried blueberries, dried cherries, violets and oak char followed by equally rich and concentrated flavors. The tannins are dense but fine-grained, ready to preserve the wine as it develops more complexity with time. \u003cstrong\u003eCellar Selection\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eWine Enthusiast, 96 pts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA juicy red with graphite, chocolate and blackcurrants on the nose and palate. Full-bodied, layered and flavorful. Juicy tannins and lovely flavors. Tastes more like merlot. Lots of flavor but fresh and tensioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- James Suckling, 94 pts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe and polished in style, with an alluring gush of cassis, plum preserves and melted licorice. There's a dusting of singed alder and cedar on the finish for contrast, with a subtle iron twinge as well. Approachable for its fruit, but there's no rush. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2038.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eWine Spectator, 93 pts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003eA blend of 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 26% Petit Verdot, 12% Malbec and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 Proprietary Red Wine boasts knockout aromas of caramelized black cherries, a dusting of dried spices and a base layer of cassis. Full-bodied without being heavy or overdone, it's ripe and velvety in feel, with a lingering, ever-so-slightly astringent finish. Already approachable, it should be better in a year or two and drink well for another decade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\" itemprop=\"author\"\u003e- \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate, 92 pts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AHD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1264371543,"sku":"F 1B","price":135.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0566\/6837\/files\/amdd7aof1afd0ibiena7.jpg?v=1780420022","url":"https:\/\/www.woodswholesalewine.com\/products\/2021-alpha-omega-proprietary-red-napa-valley-usa-750ml","provider":"Woods Wholesale Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}